Tamiya 1/12 Team Lotus Type 49 1967 with Photo-Etched Parts 12053
Tamiya brings you 12053 a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Lotus 49. Length: 360mm. • The sleek form of the Type 49 is accurately captured, with a faithful reproduction of the Cosworth DFV engine with pipes and wiring.Themodel alsofeatures moving suspension. • Nose cowling can be removed after assembly to allow inspection ofthe internalmechanisms. • New photo-etched parts are included to depict brake discs, radiator mesh, seatbelt parts and more. Air funnels are also authenticallyrecreatedusingnewaluminium parts. • High-quality Cartograf decals are included to recreate cars from the 1967 Dutch and Belgian GPs. Please note that sponsor logos arenot included. • Driverfigureincludedto add further realism. • Revised assembly instruction manual features a newly-revised car'sbackgroundtext in 4 langauges.
Tamiya iss delighted t oannounce the release of this classic, with new photo-etched parts and detail-boosting extras for the first time. The original kit was first released in 1973, and most recently in 1991. The Type 49 made its debut in1967. Another ground-breaking piece of racing car engineering from Team Lotus, an innovative structural design attached the Cosworth DFV engine directly to the rear bulkhead as a stressed member. Thus, the DFV became an active element of the chassis which transmitted forces. This idea from famed designer Colin Chapman of Team Lotus reinvigorated his team, as the Type 49 roared to victory inthe 1967 DutchGrand Prix, its maiden Formula One race. 3 further wins followed that season as the car was piloted by the famed duo of Jim Clark and Graham Hill, and nextyear 5 morevictories were added. The Type 49contributed to 2 Constructors‘ titles before it was retired in1970.